Moes Southwest Grill #1428
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
45
Score
Moes Southwest Grill #1428 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Moes Southwest Grill #1428 on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in alto sham, pinto beans (120,125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in unit 1 hour prior. Manager moved beans to flattop to reheat. Retemp beans at 179f, 206f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter, with red hose attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can open blade has encrusted food and rust. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired over 60 days per manager, no proof of employee training available. Also, multiple certificates missing date of birth.
53B-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall, wall behind molding broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Manager placed pans to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, plastic container of corn salsa cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on fry basket handle. Manager moved tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area on lower shelf of prep table, exterior of seasoning containers soiled with seasonal residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
45
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. It n cabinets across from restrooms, Sani wipes, paint and stereo stored over and next to paper towels and toilet tissue. Manager removed chemicals from cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at soda storage rack in kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area, multiple plastic lids are cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gas pipe behind flattop has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water.
22-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans and containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
47
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen, handwash sink at prep area has trash can in front of sink. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid broken off wall mounted receptacle, no covered trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen prep area, employee drink on dry storage shelf over bag of beans.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple chip containers have soiled exteriors. At cook line, good filters over flat top have grease build up. At cook line, shelf under flat top has build up. In back kitchen on lower shelves, multiple plastic bulk containers have soiled exteriors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer/storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen dish area, clean dish shelves next to ice machine have rust.
14-17-4
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back corner tile in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Two sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables in back kitchen. Buckets moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers (grease build up). Ceiling vent covers over mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer basket handle near front counter. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by front counter has sign stating "Hand Wash Only". Sign needs to be a reminder to wash hands. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grills on cook line. Exterior of spice/seasoning containers. Shelves in dry storage area. Utility cart under dry storage shelves. Cabinets under salsa bar/soda machine. Cabinets across from restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under make line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water stored by mop sink. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
43
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip hanging on rack where clean utensils are stored in prep area of kitchen. Strip discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salsa bar in dining area, chipotle salsa (added pico) 48F. Salsa placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Salsa placed in walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter near front line, chicken 119F. Chicken sitting out approximately 15 minutes. Chicken placed on flat top grill and reheated to 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on end of splitter of mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in prep kitchen area. Ceiling vents in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster outside of establishment - missing lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets across from restrooms in back area. Exterior of white containers under prep table in back kitchen. Exterior of large lids stored on clean storage rack across from triple sink. Lids discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom in back dining area.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under cold held items.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored under front register 0ppm. Solution discarded and replaced - tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
39
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Establishment gave to go order to guest, guest left with food in possession and returned the food to staff. Staff then re-served food to another guest. Staff member was able to catch guest and remade order, discarding the other. **Corrected On-Site**
07-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Open food re-served to customers. Establishment gave to go order to guest, guest left with food in possession and returned the food to staff. Staff then re-served food to another guest.
01B-03-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor on make line by drain. Floor in prep area by drain.
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Area under grills on cook line. Side of grills on cook line. Grey cart in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket by main make line. Solution discarded and remade. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #1428 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #1428 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #1428?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #1428.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #1428 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Moes Southwest Grill #1428 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #1428's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #1428 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #1428 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Moes Southwest Grill #1428 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #1428 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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